The Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation has generously contributed a grant of $150,000 to support the construction of the new Early Education Center (EEC) at COA's Goldin Center campus. The new EEC early education center will provide quality learning and development opportunities for low-income children (birth to six years). The project is part of a [...]

By Anne|
2014-10-24T21:06:48+00:00 October 24th, 2014|Agency, Grants|Comments Off on $150,000 Awarded by the Herzfeld Foundation for New Early Education Center

COA welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors this September at the agency's annual meeting. We are pleased to announce the addition of Michael (Mike) Aldana, a partner in of Quarles & Brady's Labor and Employment Group, and the return of Ronald D. Miller of Cleary Gull, and Tracy Luber of Milwaukee Economic [...]

By Anne|
2016-12-22T14:11:03+00:00 October 24th, 2014|Agency|Comments Off on Annual Meeting recap

COA is proud to have achieved 100% participation in the past, and this year we contributed again to this great cause. United Way of Greater Milwaukee is a major funder of programs at COA, and we can’t imagine what our programming would look like without their support. Last Monday, we held our annual United Way Workplace Giving luncheon [...]

By Anne|
2016-12-22T14:11:03+00:00 October 16th, 2014|Agency|Comments Off on COA Supports United Way

Creating a great new urban green space is another important step in COA's efforts to transform the Amani Neighborhood. For over a decade, the boarded up former Moody Pool was a haven for gangs and drugs, but August 29th marked the beginning of a great new community park as more than 480 neighborhood children and [...]

COA Mission

COA Youth & Family Centers helps Milwaukee children, teens, and families reach their greatest potential through a continuum of educational, recreational, and social work programs offered through its urban community centers and rural camp facility. As a multicultural agency, COA values diversity and cooperation, and promotes growth and positive social interaction.